Go with Gallant

RUBY WALSH is a significant booking for Strath Gallant in the Blanchardstown Maiden Hurdle at Fairyhouse this afternoon and the four-year-old gets the nap.

Dermot Weld’s gelding, partnered then by David Evans, didn’t exactly cover himself in glory on his only outing over flights when a poor seventh behind Earmark at Wexford back in March.

But we do know he possesses a fair engine, on his flat form. Strath Gallant won an ordinary maiden on the level at Clonmel and was given a mark of 84, which appeared a trifle harsh.